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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304, 419.52 and 166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304, 419.52 and 166 is: 229.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304 : 419.52 = 166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304/419.52 = 166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304x = 419.52 × 166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304x = 69,640.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,640.32/304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.08

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